Serbia Commemorates Train Station Disaster Victims Amidst Protests
Associated PressNovember 5, 20251 min27,916 views
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- 🕯️ Tens of thousands gathered in Novi Sad to commemorate the victims of a railway station disaster that occurred one year prior.
- ⏱️ Ceremonies began with 16 minutes of silence at 11:52 a.m., the exact time of the deadly collapse.
- 💔 Wreaths and candles were lit at the crash site to honor the 16 people who lost their lives.
Protests and Political Discontent
- ✊ The 2023 disaster triggered youth-led street protests and a nationwide movement demanding political changes.
- 🗣️ Protesters believe rampant corruption and nepotism led to the disregard of construction safety rules, causing the canopy collapse.
- ⚖️ Despite charges against 13 people, no one has been held fully responsible for the tragedy.
- ⚡ The large turnout on Saturday suggests the protesters' resolve persists despite government crackdowns.
Government Response and Crackdown
- 🚨 The government has cracked down hard on protesters in recent months.
- 🚓 Police have detained hundreds of people and used tear gas and batons at street rallies.
- 📈 The ongoing protests have seriously shaken President Aleksandar Vučić's hold on power.
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